London Angers Over Germany Ships in American Harbors
London criticism centers on the assignment of 99 German ships now in U S harbors nearly doubling American tonnage since entering the war. Oscar Straus cites the ten for ten principle and notes the move could strengthen the League of Nations. Liberty and labor tensions rise with police measures at the Willys-Overland plant and wage demands appear in Minnesota.
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United States
London Times
Oscar Straus
Great Britain
France
Germany
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League of Nations
A. A. Weinman
New York City
Avid Sailors’ Council
Weash
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Qurtin
Ft Wanensdavorime
Bolsheviets
Liberty Row
Meveland
Cleveland
Berkeley
Cal
Toledo
Liberty Loan
Willys-Overland Automobile
Overland
Wtevedoren
Sniere
America
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Ellan Evana
Minnesota
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Chicago
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Tie Tingl
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Cannad
Lial
Bishop
Protoplasm Identified as Common Basis for Life
The Springfield Republican notes a postwar breakthrough by Dr. D. T. MacDougal at the Carnegie Institution Philadelphia showing protoplasm as the shared basis of plant and animal life. The find unites MacDougal’s plant research with Leob’s animal work, though the question of life’s essence remains for philosophy and theology.
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Springfield Republican
Philadelphia
D. T. MacDougal
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Dr. MacDougal
Our Government and the Farewell to the Old Order
The piece riffs on government merit and folly, contrasting a supposed flawless rule with critics. It recalls demobilization, loyalty, and warnings against treason while reflecting on sentiment at the end of military service. The text echoes Stars and Stripes framing and mentions Dr. Samuel Johnson.
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Wade
Samuel Johnson
Electric Antitheft Device for Cars
A Popular Mechanics note describes a car antitheft accessory using a siren wired to a mercury switch in a dry cell console. When the vehicle moves, vibrations open the circuit and trigger the horn, sounding until the engine is stopped or the circuit is opened.
Washington Theater Fan and the 1762 Fredericksburg Visit
The piece notes Lee Jokien lent his brother to attend a New York Company of Comedians performance in Fredericksburg on June 2, 1762. It describes traveling troupes like the Camden Company, the era’s light English opera, and contrasts pre Revolutionary America’s opera scene with later U.S. nationhood.
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Lee Jokien
New York Company of Comedians
Fredericksburg
Washington
Ledger
America
Ieht Jn
Boston
Charleston
New York
Philadelphia
Praise for Admiral Sims Arrives in London Times
The London Times extols Admiral Sims as a household word since April 1917 when he arrived close to America’s entry into World War I. It credits his leadership at Whitehall and in the Royal Navy, praising his straightforward American diplomacy and his role in shaping Allied victory.
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London
Simenape
Aliujurt
Admiralty
Royal Navy
England
Council
Whitehall
United States
Especki
World Peace Hopes Amid Postwar Europe Developments
The piece notes mixed signals in Europe after May Day with no dramatic affirmation of peace but evidence of a return to normalcy. It cites Rome, Paris, and Vienna as centers of quiet activity and mentions the Versailles connection and a peace delegation's credentials. In Indianapolis, the National Federation of Employment Managers anticipates labor demand rising by year end as workers return, with a possible labor shortage still ahead. The Canadian government plans to replace mobilized forces with decommissioned units to ease wartime strains.
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New York
Europe
Rome
Lu Maria
Bertin
Vles
Versailles
Joim
Indianapolis
Praire
It Had to Be Done and the Blockade Debate
In a speech Lloyd George hints at wartime blockades and their moral cost. Critics note hunger in Europe contrasts with naval claims and British sensitivity to blockade rhetoric. A Paris report suggests Plumer warned against German starvation, while a bishop questions temps in the occupied zone.
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Vienna
House of Commons
England
Hamburg
Plumer
Paris
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Europe
The Process of Democracy An Essay in American Thought
From the Milwaukee Journal, the piece argues democracy adapts without tearing down its core, aims to protect individual rights, and expands privilege to curb social injustice. It emphasizes democracy as a developing, inclusive system with room for all, despite flaws.
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Milwaukee Journal
The Old Brown Suit on the Pier
A Providence Journal feature recalls a returning soldier named George still wearing his old brown suit as a sign of thrift and patriotism. The piece links wartime sacrifice to personal restraint and bond subscriptions while commenting on public perceptions of not altering appearances.
Farm labor shortage woes with returning soldiers
The Syracuse Post Standard notes a dearth of farm labor as soldiers return home. It argues returning farmers and their sons are vital, stressing veterans’ work on farms will aid food production and national needs as Europe relies on American agriculture.
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Parmer
Syracuse V
Hoover
Europe
Oldest Horse in News Sparks wonder Across Times and Tosa
A ramblingและ largely garbled note recalls a horse nearing 43 years old, claiming it to be among the greatest ages reached. The piece references distant places and news items while speculating about aging horses and future fame for the world’s oldest steed.
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Bhatory
Harpehire
Take the Loan Urging Civil War Bonds in 1861
A historical excerpt urges freemen to subscribe to United States government civil war bonds. Written by Edward Everett Hale in May 1861, the piece appeals to patriotism and collective effort as the nation seeks funding for the war.
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Edward Everett Hale
United States
Our Few Dependent Wounded in the War
The New York Supreme reported 796 269 American wounded with many becoming dependent on outside support. The Federal Board of Vocational Education estimates 2 804 men lost one or more limbs and 726 others have serious handicaps. Many amputees may not return to old trades. training programs aim to help self-support, noting farmers and artisans face higher incapacitation. The total wounded nears the wartime injury toll of the year 186.
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Wader
Cvviet
Kane
Rimnning
May
New York
Tribunal of Fire
Belgium
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Menbera
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Federal Board of Vocational Education
Board of Vocational Education
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Americans All Demonstration Boosts Victory Loan Drive
From the Milwaukee tour a New York Hippodrome event drew 6000 Americans of diverse birth pledging 440000000 to the Victory loan. Soldiers and sailors with chevrons and wound stripes were visible as banners were presented to a nation of contributors honoring those who aided the war effort.
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New York
Clilsens
Amerie
Lisbon Flight Again Delayed by High Winds
The NC-4 seaplane remains unable to depart Ponta Delgada for Lisbon as wind and heavy seas halt the second leg of the trans Atlantic flight. Admiral Jackson reports seas too rough. Commander Read will likely continue with the same crew. Weather outlook suggests possible favorable conditions for a tomorrow start.
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Washington, D. C
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Lisbon
Navy Department
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Read
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Plymouth
Azores
Rush Action on Deficiency Bill Rushed Through House
The Associated Press reports May 23 that an urgent deficiency appropriation bill totaling 510,014,500 was passed by the House to provide immediate allotments to families of soldiers and sailors and dependents of Civil War veterans. Republicans foresee Senate approval and a swift repeal of the 10 percent luxury tax as the first revenue measure. The piece also notes plans to aid American business including new steamship routes to South America and provisions for water power development.
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Washington
House
Ways and Me
Senate
Congress
Edmunds
Pennsylvania
South America
Americas
Ways and Means
Longworth
Ohio
Senate Republicans
Penrose
Warren
Pasaage
Esthonians Advance Toward Petrograd in Campaign
The Esthonian forces push closer to Petrograd as reports from Stockholm say they captured Vruga railway station with 700 prisoners. A German spy network used invisible ink on a Bible page to communicate with Berlin.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Bolshevintna
Petrograd
Grodagline
Vruga
Gatech
Women to Play Key Role in 1920 Republican Campaign
Washington May 23 The Republican women national executive committee held a conference on party organization with Will Hays urging equal rights for all members. Delegates from California Kansas Rhode Island and other states discussed enfranchisement and party participation as the campaign plan moves toward widespread small donations while pledging limits on large contributions. The meeting will conclude with a dinner presided by Mrs Medill McCormick as Hays and Cummins outline fundraising and outreach strategies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Republican Women's Naional Executive Committee
Will Hays
Republican National Committee
Floré Porte
California
Margaret Hill McCarter
Kansas
Cummard
Medill
Turkish Delegations Arrive in Switzerland for Peace Congress
Turkish and Bulgarian delegates arrived in Geneva to protest portions of the peace conference agenda. Turks plan to oppose the partition of Turkey particularly around Constantinople while Bulgarians demand the return of Dobrogea and the port of Constanza. Delegations expect to reach Paris by month’s end.
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Gy Associated Press
Cieneva
Switzerland
Constantinople
Aire
Constanza
Fire destroys 240 mobile homes in Mobile
Mobile, May 23. A corrected estimate shows 240 mobile homes burned in yesterday's fire. About 1,050 are homeless and cared for in a public relief tent city. Loss placed at 400,000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Mobile
Ala
Yexterday
Choose Philadelphia for Meeting in 1920
St. Louis Missouri May 28 reports say Michad Phid was chosen as the main place for the 1920 Presbyterian assembly. Members of the commission planned executive conference reports and next meeting location during today's session.
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Michadphid
Presbyterian 1 Cru Aevembly
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Coumfties
Alice Brady Weds James L Crane in New York Due to Actor
The actor Alice Brady married James L Crane in New York last night. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend Frank Crane, father of the groom. Both are noted in stage and screen circles, with Brady a leading actress and Crane a theater figure.
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James L. Crane
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